About this opportunity
Bitwise lists this Senior Software Engineer – Tools and Applications opportunity in laurel, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Software Engineer – Tools and Applications
An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role
Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We're a small and growing company, so you can expect to hop in on the ground floor with us and be a consequential member of the team. You'll be more than a contract performer for us — you'll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career, and you'll contribute to our team culture. We value growth and community above almost all else, so we gather regularly for game nights, happy hours, tech talks, and plenty more. We think you'll like it here!
Remember, Bitwise is not a cult.
What We Look For
Bitwise hires talented engineers who are driven by purpose and who value a culture of technical excellence, growth, and overall wellness. We deliver new and innovative intelligence solutions to our customers at the very forefront of our country's national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters, and so will you.
We ask that every new hire be able to:
Contribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time
Interact with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities
Be detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right
Contribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company
Allow us to invest in their education so we both grow together
We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our AI infrastructure team and help build the next generation of AI tools and applications powering innovation across the customer organization. In this role, you'll develop and maintain the foundation for customer AI capabilities while supporting a broader ecosystem of AI-enabled applications. Your focus will be on creating high-quality, production-grade tools that enable our customer base to leverage AI seamlessly and efficiently.
You’ll navigate a dynamic environment where requirements shift rapidly as mission needs evolve and new technologies emerge. This means you’ll continuously grow your skills and learn to transform loosely defined problems into elegant solutions. You’ll serve as a technical leader for AI Tools and Applications initiatives, coordinating work across integrated teams and providing coaching and support to junior developers.
In this role, you will:
Develop high-quality AI tools and applications designed for customer workforce adoption
Ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and security of AI tools and infrastructure
Modify Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) to accommodate customer use cases and requirements
Conduct requirements elicitation with customers and develop solutions to address their evolving needs
Maintain existing customer-facing infrastructure and applications, ensuring reliable, resilient services
Serve as a technical lead for AI Tools and Applications initiatives, coordinating work across integrated teams
Conduct regular one-on-ones and provide coaching, feedback, and support to assigned team members
Act as the team point of contact (POC) for contract administration functions
Navigate ambiguity and define solutions for complex, underspecified systems and requirements
Establish new technical policies, standards, and governance frameworks where gaps exist
Drive adoption of new technologies and practices across engineering teams
Implement and oversee monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for AI services
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels
Requirements
12 years of experience as a software engineer, OR a B.S. in a technical discipline plus 8 years of experience
Mastery of Python and expertise in UI/UX principles
Significant production software development and maintenance experience
Significant, hands‑on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) as part of code solution workflows
Strong familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers
Solid experience with Kubernetes and Helm
Working knowledge of Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks
Experience with Docker and containerization
Experience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly
Strong communication skills and willingness to ask clarifying questions
Demonstrated willingness to lead a team and manage multiple junior developers
Experience with LLM UI open‑source software such as OpenWebUI
Advanced proficiency with AWS or other cloud service providers
Advanced proficiency with Kubernetes and Helm
Advanced proficiency with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks
Extensive experience supporting production software using SRE best practices
Advanced proficiency with Docker and containerization
Extensive experience with customer requirements elicitation and expertise in community outreach and integration
Experience with LLM model hosting
Benefits at Bitwise
Top salaries because we're top performers
Pick your PTO — Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
All 11 federal holidays, paid!
Up to 2 snow days, paid!
We'll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C'mon now!
100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That's a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem — we'll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.
Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you.
Salary Range
$282,000 – $332,000
This range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.
Salary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.
What to Expect After Applying
You'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:
Send over additional company materials for you to review
Schedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it
Craft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough
Work closely with you through onboarding. We'll keep it joyful and easy.
Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Compensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.
If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please reach out to us.
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Worksite address
laurel, MD, 20724, US
Who can apply
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